The family-friendly, all-suites hotel sits right on the beach, which means sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. There is an emphasis on public spaces, so the shy/or crowd-adverse can opt for one of eleven private villas at The Club.
Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
Bali, 80361
Inspired by Japanese ryokans, One Eleven is a Zen oasis in the middle of Bali’s party central. Sleep in one of nine one-bedroom villas, soak in a deep stone tub or your own fourteen-meter pool, and have an omakase dinner at Shiro by wonderfully deft Japanese chef Hiroki Mimaki.
#3 Pangkung Sari, Seminyak
Bali, 80361
Grown-ups get some respite thanks to the 16-years-old-and-above-only guests rule. Modern sleek lines and polished limestone meet traditional Balinese aesthetics under thatched roofs in the 29 pavilions. Even though Nusa Dua Beach is only six minutes away, you might not want to leave, what with 24-hour butlers, outdoor baths, the recently expanded pool, and new dining options.
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kuta Selatan, Kuta
Bali, 80363
All the usual yoga, ayurvedic, and spa treatments in a nine-hectare estate on the banks of Ayung River. As expected of the Island of the Gods, there are ten temples on the grounds where staff go to pray during the day. Stop by the water garden to pay respect to Ganesha — you can't walk in alone; you'll need to be escorted by someone from the hotel. Retire in plush rooms under thatched rooftops.
Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod Payangan, Ubud, Gianyar
Bali, 80571
Stone pillars and archways, hidden pathways, fish ponds; there's a spirituality and calm here that seeps from the earth below. A six-day program begins with morning meditations in the open-air yoga shala overlooking the jungle, and ends with a day of silence and a purification ritual at the Tirta Empul temple.
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Jalan Suweta, Banjar Sambahan, Ubud
Bali,
Forty-four private villas are set in the rainforest overlooking Ayung River. If you can't manage a stay, stop by for a drink at the Garden Bar above the world's most photogenic infinity pool.
Desa Buahan, Payangan
Bali, 80571
A co-working space slash restaurant slash well-appointed Airbnb. Perfect for longer stays and digital nomads.
Retreat to the jungles of Bali on a three-, seven-, or ten-day program. Learn about long-term benefits of an ayurvedic lifestyle in a luxurious setting with daily therapeutic treatments, morning laughing yoga, and vegetarian meals designed to heal and restore.
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Br. Bebengan Tangeb, Abianbase Mengwi, Badung
Bali, 80351
How about a resort situated on a black sand beach that shimmers in the sunlight? You can't swim in the sea due to the strong rip currents, but you can ride a horse at sunrise and sunset along the local, gorgeous beach.
Banjar Dukuh, Desa Kelating, Kerambitan, Tabanan
Bali, 82161
An intimate private villa in the lush, forested hills leading up to Mt. Agung. This area is virtually untouched, making it a peaceful, spectacular destination. Four wonderful staff (and some charming resident chickens) will take care of you at the villa, and shuttles will bring you to nearby parent property, Alila Manggis, if you fancy a cooking class set among rice fields.
Ogang, Sidemen, Karangasem
Bali, 80864
Private bungalows with their own plunge pools. Blissful spa treatments overlooking Ayung River. The food at the hotel restaurant is among the best in Bali. Jurg, the chatty owner, is always nearby to provide insight into the most worthwhile daytrips.
The service is impeccable, from Javanese beauty rituals to cooking classes in a state-of-the-art kitchen. Arrange for an evening sail on the 66-foot catamaran, then have dinner under a canopy bed on the beach.
Incredible views, top-notch spa, legendary surf break. Villas have their own pool and outdoor living room. A cabana bar juts out from the cliffs over the Indian Ocean. Ask for the top floor room for a 180-degree sea view.
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Antique wooden homes brought in from around the country were restored to make up the eco-village that is now this ashram-inspired boutique hotel. Each house is different, though all have traditional Indonesian accents. Spend the day at a spa, doing yoga in the garden, or touring the organic vegetable farms. Day guests are welcome.